ABOUT US
Tyler and Teresa first connected on Christian Mingle in January 2020, with Tyler in Nebraska and Teresa in California. They quickly bonded over their shared love for the outdoors, working with children, and their strong faith in Jesus. On the first night they spoke on the phone, Teresa messaged her best friend, saying, "I’m going to marry this man." They met in person for the first time on February 29, when Tyler flew to California, and just a few months later, got engaged in Nebraska on June 11. They were married on July 18, both agreeing, "When you know, you know, so why wait?"
Teresa attended a Christian school in California, where she majored in Visual and Fine Arts with a focus in Cinematography. During her studies, she produced numerous videos and worked in photography. Below is a video she created to showcase how she and Tyler spent their time in 2020.
About Tyler
Tyler graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Psychology and minor in sociology. This has lead to Tyler advocating for mental health initiatives in Colorado and working in mental health to support children who struggle. Tyler helped get a bill passed in Colorado that taxes would go towards mental health support in the local community. At his current job as a mental health group coordinator for children, he is often heard telling "dad jokes" and referencing the Ninja Turtles. His daily peanut butter and jelly sandwich (grape jelly only!) is often commented on and laughed about by people, noting that he is always consistent.
Every summer, he spent two weeks with his paternal grandparents, and he continues to visit his 95- and 90-year-old grandmothers regularly in Nebraska.
Tyler grew up in a tight-knit small town in Nebraska, where everyone knew each other. Tyler was raised on a farm, where he learned the importance of hard work. Some of his fondest memories include playing in the mud with his Tonka trucks, baking with his mom, and working on the farm alongside his family. When he was 9, his parents bought the local hardware store, and while Tyler helped out there, he always preferred the dirt and mud of the farm, where you’d more likely find him. He raised pigs for 4-H and took care of all the family cats, but he also had a few loyal dogs as companions growing up. Tyler developed a love for baseball, though, it wasn’t a big sport in his community. That didn’t stop him from tuning in to the radio to listen to the Colorado Rockies games.
Living on the farm gave Tyler the chance to bond closely with his family, working alongside them—whether it was taking a break with a cold pop or laying miles of irrigation pipe. Through these experiences, he formed strong relationships that have lasted to this day. Family vacations often took them to Estes Park, Colorado, where Tyler then had the opportunity to live in that community as an adult, fulfilling a long-held dream. During his time in the mountains, he also formed deep friendships with people from all over the world. His love for the mountains has remained deep.
About Teresa
Teresa grew up in the Redwood forest of California as the third of what would eventually be seven sisters. Needless to say, it was a lively and often chaotic childhood, which led to strained relationships during their teenage years. However, now that the older sisters are in their 30s, they share a deep bond that no one can break. They are the only ones who truly understand each other's quirks and experiences.
Although they don’t see each other frequently—with one sister in Florida, Tyler and Teresa in Kansas, and her dad and other sisters in California—they maintain a strong relationship. They stay connected through sister group chats, holiday video calls, and occasional visits to spend time together in person.
Teresa
I’ve always known I would be a mom, ever since I was six years old. It didn’t matter to me how it would happen, but deep down, I knew my purpose was to love every child I met until the ones who would one day call me “momma” came into my life. It never crossed my mind that I’d be 33 and childless. People around me have said I’ve been a mom since I was 12, when I began caring for children who didn’t have parents to keep them safe. For 15 years, I’ve chosen jobs where I could work one-on-one with kids—loving those with special needs, caring for newborns, homeschooling 8th graders, and even introducing them to car dance parties with Taylor Swift. I've been a Nanny, a Children’s Pastor, and more recently, a Mental Health Case Manager for children who’ve experienced trauma. I chose these roles because of my dream to be a mom, and I’ve always been very close to my sisters and nieces (that’s right—no boys in my big family!). Looking back, I now realize that part of my deep connection to kids and my nieces is because I feel unfulfilled in my personal life, lacking the one thing I’ve always longed for: my own children.
Tyler
For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard people speak about the deep, unspoken love they have for their children—and the love that God has for all of us. That kind of love has always been something I’ve longed to experience. I feel a strong connection with children, teenagers, and young adults, and I am fortunate to have built some deep, meaningful relationships over the years. In fact, there are days when I’m moved to tears just thinking about how impactful these bonds have been on my life. I’m not one to throw around the word "love" lightly, but when it comes to people (and, of course, cats!), it truly embodies how I feel. Over the past five years, I’ve worked hard to create a life where I can focus on nurturing my future children. I’ve made significant changes to simplify my home, grow personally, and advance my career in order to have the flexibility and stability needed to be the best parent I can be.